Procurement Internship Opportunity at Caterpillar

1 week ago

Peoria, Illinois, United States Caterpillar Full time
About the Role

Caterpillar's Procurement team is responsible for managing the purchasing of materials that go into more than 300 product lines, ranging from construction and mining equipment to diesel and natural gas engines and industrial turbines. We also purchase materials and services needed to operate our business, such as office supplies, perishable tooling, IT hardware and software, and more.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement global sourcing strategies
  • Interface with product supply and category teams to deliver cost savings
  • Gather and analyze data for supplier negotiations
  • Work closely with internal customers around the world to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met
What You Will Do

You will join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks. You can focus on building professional abilities in roles including:

  • Category Buyer: Responsible for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs.
  • Facility Procurement Professional: Manages supply network procurement related activities for a facility to deliver procurement excellence and integration between Procurement organization and the team supporting Facility / Divisional Leaders.
  • Supplier Development Engineer: Responsible for collaboration and advisement for assigned supply base to provide technical expertise and leadership in the execution of a robust quality plan within the supplier network.
  • Procurement Professional: Analyzes and maintains assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Leads project management of process improvement, process development, and process execution for Procurement team.
What You Have - Skills and Experiences

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills:

  • Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
  • Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner
  • Fundamental understanding of business process designs, engineering for a manufacturing environment, supplier relationship management concepts, and logistics and supply chain management
  • Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment
  • Ensure all team member's contributions are recognized and valued
Internship Program Qualifications
  • Must be enrolled in a full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following fields of study: Business, Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain Management
  • Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship
  • Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution
  • Expected graduation date of August 2025 or later
  • Must be able to relocate to the Peoria, IL area or indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation
Top Candidates Will Also Have
  • Involvement with an academic campus teams or related experience
  • Project or Team Leadership experience
  • Previous business or technical internship/co-op or relevant experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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